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H1N1 Influenza (Swine Flu)

NIAID-supported scientists are conducting basic research to understand the 2009 H1N1 virus, clinical trials of H1N1 vaccines, research to improve diagnostic tools, and clinical trials to evaluate treatments for people with severe H1N1 influenza illness.

General H1N1 Information

  • Background
  • Facts and Figures
  • Info for Professionals, Schools, & Other Specific Groups
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    Complete list of NIAID-funded clinical studies related to flu on ClinicalTrials.gov.

    Studies at the NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, MD

    H1N1 Flu Research Program

    H1N1 Flu Vaccine Clinical Studies



    Highlights




     

    Photo of an emergency hospital at Camp Funston, Kansas, that cared for large numbers of soldiers sickened by the 1918 flu. History of the 1918 Pandemic

    Read about what researchers have learned from the 1918 pandemic.

    Dr. HenricksonH1N1 Diagnostic Testing

    A team of scientists have designed a test to quickly diagnose H1N1.

    News and Events

    Videocast: HHS Science Seminar for Media -- Advances in Influenza Vaccine Technologies—Dec. 11, 2009

    Bulletin: NIAID Testing Candidate DNA Vaccine for 2009 H1N1 Influenza—Dec. 11, 2009

    New York Autopsies Show 2009 H1N1 Influenza Virus Damages Entire Airway—Dec. 7, 2009

    NIAID Web Bulletin: NIAID to Compare Responses of Pregnant and Non-Pregnant Women in Clinical Trial of 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine—Dec. 3, 2009

    All Flu News Releases

    Congressional Testimony

    Recent Congressional Testimony by Anthony S. Fauci, MD, NIAID Director

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     Research Feature

    H1N1 Flu Virus

    The NIAID labs met the 2009 H1N1 research challenge with vigilance, planning, and strong public health research capability.


    Flu.gov

    Community Immunity (Herd Immunity)

    Link to Community Immunity (Herd Immunity)  illustration
    Learn how immunizing a critical portion of a community protects most members of the community
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    Related Links

    View a list of links for more information about influenza.

    See Also

    Influenza (Flu)

    Influenza News Releases


     Research Feature

    H1N1 Flu Virus

    The NIAID labs met the 2009 H1N1 research challenge with vigilance, planning, and strong public health research capability.


    Flu.gov

    Community Immunity (Herd Immunity)

    Link to Community Immunity (Herd Immunity)  illustration
    Learn how immunizing a critical portion of a community protects most members of the community
    .


    Related Links

    View a list of links for more information about influenza.

    See Also

    Influenza (Flu)

    Influenza News Releases